Artwork requirements

Your cover art must be a square JPEG, PNG or WebP image of at least 1,000 × 1,000 pixels, and a single still image.

Your cover art must be a square JPEG, PNG or WebP image of at least 1,000 × 1,000 pixels, and a single still image. We convert it to the size the stores need when you upload it.

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File requirements

Requirement	Detail
Format	JPEG, PNG or WebP
Shape	Perfectly square (the same width and height)
Size	At least 1,000 × 1,000 pixels
Type	A still image. Animated images aren’t accepted.

When you upload, the image is converted to a 3000 × 3000 pixel JPEG at 300 DPI. Smaller images are scaled up to that size, so use the largest version you have. A 3000 × 3000 original will look sharpest.

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Upload your artwork

1. Open your release in the builder.
2. In the Release section, click the artwork box or drop your image onto it.
3. To change it later, click the artwork again and choose a new file.

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What shouldn’t be on your cover

Stores reject covers that include:

• Website addresses (URLs)
• Social media handles
• Contact details such as an email address or phone number

If your cover has any of these, our team will ask you to upload a version without them before the release can go out.

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Upload errors

Message	What to do
”You must upload an image that’s perfectly square and larger than 1,000 by 1,000 pixels.”	Crop the image to a square and export it at 1,000 × 1,000 pixels or larger.
”Cover art must be a JPEG, PNG or WebP image.”	Export the image in one of these formats.
”Cover art must be a single still image, not an animation.”	Upload a still image instead of an animated file.
”That image couldn’t be opened. Try exporting it again.”	The file may be damaged. Export it again from your design app.
”Artwork upload failed”	Check your connection and try again.

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Common questions

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Can I change my artwork after my release is out?

Not yourself. Artwork can’t be changed through a change request on a live release. Send us a message from the chat on this page, or email [e-mail].

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Can I use animated or video artwork?

No. The builder only accepts a still cover image.

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My artwork looks blurry in stores.

Your image was probably smaller than 3000 × 3000 pixels and was scaled up. Upload the largest original you have.

Related: Create a release, step by step · Your release needs changes · Why was my release rejected? · Check and submit your release